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What Does My Anti-CCP Antibody Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Question: I underwent anti ccp test. The result was negative
But doctor prescribed 2,tablets 1.folitrax 15mg and another folivite 5 mg.but I came to know that they are used for cancer also. Basically I am having osteoporosis. Please advice me whether I have to take the above 2tablets .
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Answered by Dr. Naval Mendiratta (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Is it rheumatoid ARthritis

Detailed Answer:
Good evening

Thank you for writing on health care magic

Well the tablets advised are for arthritis, that is joint pains and swellings if you are experiencing them. There can be arthritis even if CCP and RF are negative, so it will depend on the symptoms you have had and the examination done by your rheumatologist.

Folitrax is used for cancers as well, but then again the dose if very different. In arthritis we use the dose 15-25 mg while in cancer it is used at 100 mg. But saying that, it is the best drug for arthritis

SO if you could throw some light on your symptoms, I would be able to guide you better whether you need to take it or not

Regards
Dr Naval
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What Does My Anti-CCP Antibody Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Is it rheumatoid ARthritis Detailed Answer: Good evening Thank you for writing on health care magic Well the tablets advised are for arthritis, that is joint pains and swellings if you are experiencing them. There can be arthritis even if CCP and RF are negative, so it will depend on the symptoms you have had and the examination done by your rheumatologist. Folitrax is used for cancers as well, but then again the dose if very different. In arthritis we use the dose 15-25 mg while in cancer it is used at 100 mg. But saying that, it is the best drug for arthritis SO if you could throw some light on your symptoms, I would be able to guide you better whether you need to take it or not Regards Dr Naval